Unbelievable ? - Abortion - Pro-choice Evan Harris MP vs Pro-life Sarah Macken

2010-01-23T00:00:00+00:00

A re-broadcast of a compelling debate with listener input on the issue of abortion.

When does human life begin? Whose rights come first - the mother or foetus? Is disability grounds for abortion? Should the time limit for abortion in the UK be lowered?

This debate between Liberal Democrat Shadow Science minister Evan Harris MP and Pro-life advocate Sarah Macken is joined by listeners and emails as the questions get discussed from both perspectives.

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